"Peruvian President embroiled in Rolexgate scandal as government agents raid residence"
TL;DR
A Rolex watch was found in a pile of jewelry seized by Peruvian police during a raid on illegal mining operations in the Amazon rainforest. The luxury watch, along with other stolen jewelry, was discovered in a makeshift market where miners traded their loot for food, supplies, and sex workers. The discovery highlights the link between illegal mining and the trade in stolen luxury goods in the region.
- Rolex has ended up in a Peruvian pile of bling Financial Times
- Peru's Congress rejects attempt to impeach president amid Rolex scandal Reuters Canada
- Peru's president arrives to testify before prosecutors amid expanding 'Rolexgate' probe Fox News
- Government agents raid Peruvian President Boluarte's residence in luxury watch investigation The Associated Press
- Peru: PM wins confidence vote amid Rolexgate scandal DW (English)
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